So he bears more leaves again

Or maybe your rubber tree has become too big or too bulky. In this case, too, you can trimming and bring it into a new form. The rubber tree is quite easy on pruning and will ideally produce several new shoots.

How does rejuvenation of a rubber tree work?

One way to rejuvenate your rubber tree is what is called Mossing. With this method multiply Your plant population at the same time. You kill two birds with one stone, so to speak.

Alternatively, you can shorten a rubber tree that has grown too high or cut off side shoots that are too long. Cut just above a sleeping eye, then the rubber tree will attach to it eye drive out again. So with a lot of patience you can give it the shape you want. You can easily use the cut shoots as a Cuttings use.

How do I treat the cuttings?

Ideally, your cuttings will have three or four leaves and one bud. After the milky sap has run out (you can put the cutting in a glass with water), put it in a pot with

Potting soil and moisten them well. Pull a transparent foil over the pot and place it next to one bright and warm place. An indoor greenhouse is an alternative.

How does the mossing work?

Cut a suitable shoot of your rubber tree close to the trunk from below. If you keep this gap open and moist, for example with the help of moss, then young roots will form at this point. If these are numerous and strong after a while, then you can cut off the young plant and plant.

Possible steps to rejuvenate the rubber tree:

• Shorten the rubber tree
• Cut cuttings
• peel off